Conservatives promise to defer tax on capital gains to boost domestic investment

Pierre Poilievre touts capital gains tax break in wake of reports of internal party tension

The Conservative leader ended week one of the election campaign by returning to North York, while the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh hit up British Columbia and Liberal Leader Mark Carney had a quiet weekend in Ottawa and the GTA.

Poilievre Vows to Defer Capital Gains Tax on Proceeds Reinvested in Canada, Singh Focuses on First-Time Homebuyers

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges that if he becomes prime minister, individuals and businesses selling assets won’t pay capital gains tax if they reinvest the proceeds in Canada. The proposal would allow companies that reinvest in active Canadian businesses to defer any capital gains tax, according to a press release by the Conservative Party of Canada on March 30. The release noted that investors won’t be taxed until later, when the…

Poilievre unveils capital-gains exemption for local investments as Liberals remain dogged by China controversy

The Conservative leader said the capital gains tax change would be like “rocket fuel” for the Canadian economy.

The leader of the Conservative Party, Pierre Poilievre, promises to eliminate taxes on capital gains if profits from the sale of assets are reinvested in Canada. According to a press release, companies could defer paying taxes on capital gains by reinvesting money into active Canadian businesses. However, they would have to pay taxes later on withdrawing the investment or moving capital out of the country, according to the conservatives. The pro…

Pierre Poilievre unveils capital gains tax break ahead of election

Campaigning in the GTA Sunday, Pierre Poilievre proposed a tax cut to boost Canadian investment, counter U.S. tariffs and strengthen the economy ahead of the April 28 election.

Conservatives promise to defer tax on capital gains to boost domestic investment

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pitching a new tax measure he says would act like “rocket fuel” for the Canadian economy -- a deferral of tax on capital gains.